5 from 8 votes
Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu Salad)
Experience a soothing culinary retreat on a hot summer day with Hiyayakko, an effortless yet exquisite cold tofu salad recipe that embodies the basics of Japanese cuisine.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
56 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 package silken tofu (350-400 grams)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 grams katsuobushi
- 1 scallion (finely chopped)
- 10 grams ginger (peeled and grated)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Carefully drain 1 package silken tofu and place it on a plate lined with a few layers of paper towels.
- Use a knife to cut the tofu into 4 blocks.
- Sprinkle the top of the tofu evenly with ⅛ teaspoon salt, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
- To serve the Hiyayakko, plate the blocks of cold tofu and top them with 4 grams katsuobushi, 1 scallion, and 10 grams ginger.
- Serve 2 teaspoons soy sauce on the side to drizzle on the tofu salad.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
56kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
248mg
(10%)
Potassium
191mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.